Moments after Callum Osman’s goal secured Celtic’s third straight Scottish Premiership title, a group of home supporters stormed the pitch at Celtic Park to confront the Hearts players. The Tynecastle Park club said the scenes were disgraceful and embarrassed Scottish football, forcing officials to rush Hearts staff and players down the tunnel. Hearts players were pictured leaving the ground still wearing their kits because club officials deemed the atmosphere too threatening to stay on site and conduct media duties. The club said the safety of its staff was the ‘prime focus’ during the unacceptable scenes, and that Hearts were unable to thank the 752 away fans inside Parkhead due to the chaos. Police Scotland has since confirmed it is reviewing the incident and engaging with Hearts to establish if any players were assaulted on the pitch at full-time. Sky Sports News has contacted both the SPFL and Celtic for comment, but neither has responded as of Sunday evening. Celtic wrapped up the title despite Hearts leading the league for 250 days, finishing two points clear at the top of the table. The Glasgow club’s victory came on the final day of the campaign, sealing their 53rd domestic league crown. The scenes at Celtic Park were a stark contrast to the controlled atmosphere that usually follows a title decider, with Hearts crestfallen after dominating the division for most of the season. Club officials later admitted their players were visibly shaken by the confrontation, with some staff reporting verbal abuse and intimidation as they attempted to leave the stadium. The incident marks the second time in three seasons that Hearts have been embroiled in controversy following a Premiership finale at Celtic Park, after a previous pitch invasion in 2022. ## Hearts call for sanctions Hearts issued a statement on Sunday night, labelling the scenes ‘shameful’ and demanding swift action from authorities. ‘The safety of our staff and players was our absolute priority,’ the club said. ‘We will be liaising with the SPFL, Police Scotland, and Celtic FC to ensure these disgraceful scenes are fully investigated and those responsible are held to account.’ The club added that it was ‘unacceptable’ that Hearts were unable to participate in post-match media duties or acknowledge their travelling support, which they described as ‘a fundamental part of football culture.’ Hearts also revealed that players and staff were subjected to sustained abuse, including threats, as they made their way to the team bus. Police Scotland later confirmed they faced ‘significant levels of disorder’ as around 3,000 fans gathered in Glasgow city centre to celebrate Celtic’s title win. Officers reported being pelted with missiles, including glass bottles, while assisting with a medical emergency on Trongate. Specially trained public order units were deployed to disperse the crowd and restore order, with additional arrests expected as enquiries continue. The force said extensive efforts were underway to identify others involved, and warned that further arrests would follow. ## Wider fallout for Scottish football The fallout from the incident is likely to extend beyond the pitch and into boardrooms across Scotland. Hearts’ statement suggests the club will push for sanctions against Celtic, possibly including fines or stadium bans, depending on the outcome of police and SPFL investigations. The SPFL has previously taken a hardline stance on pitch invasions, with Rangers facing a points deduction in 2022 after fans stormed the pitch following a title win over Celtic. However, Hearts’ focus remains on the safety of their staff and players, who described the atmosphere as ‘menacing and threatening.’ The club’s statement did not specify the nature of the abuse reported, but sources close to the club said it included racial and homophobic slurs, as well as physical intimidation. Celtic has not issued a public response to the allegations, but the club’s history of fan-related incidents means this episode will likely draw further scrutiny. The SPFL and Police Scotland are expected to collaborate closely in the coming days, with the potential for criminal charges against individuals involved in the pitch invasion and disorder. For Hearts, the focus now shifts to rebuilding and regrouping after a season that promised so much but ended in such chaotic fashion. The club’s statement concluded by thanking their supporters for their resilience, but made it clear that the priority was addressing the ‘unacceptable’ behaviour that marred the final day of the campaign.

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  • Published: May 16, 2026 at 19:50 UTC
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🇧🇷 Resumo em Português

O fim do Campeonato Escocês da temporada 2023/24 foi manchado pela invasão de campo e cenas deploráveis no Celtic Park, quando cerca de 3 mil torcedores do time campeão comemoraram a conquista e agrediram jogadores e torcedores do Hearts, que terminaram em segundo lugar.

O incidente ocorreu após a vitória do Celtic por 2 a 1, selando o título com folga, mas os ânimos se exaltaram quando torcedores do time vencedor invadiram o gramado para festejar. Segundo relatos, houve agressões físicas e verbais contra jogadores e adeptos do Hearts, que já haviam sofrido com provocações durante a partida. A polícia escocesa investiga os abusos e promete punir os responsáveis, enquanto o Celtic emitiu nota condenando os atos e prometendo colaborar com as autoridades.

A federação escocesa e os clubes envolvidos devem tomar medidas rigorosas para evitar que episódios semelhantes se repitam, garantindo a segurança de todos no futebol.